What was found in Starr's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 162.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) · 11,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 80.285 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) · 11,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 67.945 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) · 11,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 27.2 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) · 11,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.655 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) · 11,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 13.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) · 11,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.155 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) · 11,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.8 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) · 11,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.51 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) · 11,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) · 11,125 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) · 11,125 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) · 11,125 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) · 11,125 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) · 11,125 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Starr
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| STARR-IVA W/D (SC0420005) | 11,125 |
Frequently asked questions about Starr tap water
Is Starr tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Starr. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Starr?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Starr, South Carolina to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Starr's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Starr include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.